Towards Brown Gold Project – Study Team Visits Alappuzha
As part of the “Towards Brown Gold” project, a 22-member study team from Ethiopia, Ghana, India, and Nepal visited Alappuzha to identify gaps in fecal sludge management systems and explore possible solutions. The team visited the Aerobic Unit at Alisheri, the Haritha Karma Sena’s Material Collection Facility Center, and the decentralized wastewater treatment plant (DEWATS) […]
Research Delegation Visits Alappuzha to Study Climate Resilience and Waste Management
A research delegation attending the National Workshop jointly organized by ActionAid, Rosa Luxemburg Foundation, and KILA visited Alappuzha. The 45-member team included participants from various Indian states as well as international delegates from countries such as Germany and Norway. The purpose of the visit was to study the climate resilience initiatives, canal rejuvenation efforts, and […]
Sri Lankan and Nepalese Delegation Visits Alappuzha to Study Waste Management Practices
A delegation from Sri Lanka and Nepal visited Alappuzha to study the district’s solid and liquid waste management models. The visit was part of the TAG (Technology and Governance) Project, jointly organized by the Government of India along with the governments of Switzerland, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. During the visit, the team observed the Decentralized […]
Sanitation Rally and Children’s Cycle Rally at Vadakkanal
As part of the complete sanitation declaration, a sanitation awareness rally and a children’s cycle rally were organized at Vadakkanal Ward. Children, ADS members, Kudumbashree participants, and ward residents took part. Ward Councillor Rahiyanath led the activities, with support from Living Lab Alleppey.
International Research Team Visits Decentralized Liquid Waste Plant in Chathannad
Ms. Sabine Giglmeier and Ms. Amruta Jayawant, members of the Center for Heritage, Environment and Development (C-HED) research team, visited the decentralized liquid waste treatment plant – D-WATS – implemented jointly by KILA and IIT Bombay in the Chathannad Municipal Colony. CanAlpy Project Coordinator Geethu provided a detailed explanation of the plant’s operations and processes. […]
Manickal Panchayat Studies Alappuzha Model for Waste Management
The administration and officials of Manickal Gram Panchayat, Thiruvananthapuram, visited Alappuzha to study the liquid waste management model implemented at Chathanad Municipal Colony, jointly developed by KILA and IIT Bombay. The delegation also observed various aerobic composting plants, municipal-led organic vegetable cultivation initiatives, and Kerala’s pioneering “Pola From Money” project. The visit was guided by […]
Alappuzha Urban Flood Study Conducted Through Boot Camp
Alappuzha Municipality’s critical urban flood challenges are being studied under the leadership of CANALPY Alappuzha. To understand how floods impact daily life, a three-day boot camp was jointly organized with M.Tech students from Barton Hill College, Thiruvananthapuram, focusing on the Alissery Ward.Day 1 (29/11/2021): Sessions introduced CANALPY’s initiatives, Geotracker, ODK Collect, and mobile applications. In […]